Life in a Northern Town

"Life in a Northern Town" is a 1985 debut single by The Dream Academy. It is the leading single from their debut studio album The Dream Academy. It went to number 7 in the United States and Canada, number 15 in the United Kingdom, number 9 in Ireland and number 4 in Australia. It pays tribute to musician Nick Drake and was used in an episode of King of the Hill. It was covered by country band Sugarland featuring Jake Owen and Little Big Town in 2008.

"Life in a Northern Town"
Single by The Dream Academy
from the album The Dream Academy
Released	12 March 1985
Recorded	1984
Genre	Baroque pop psychedelic pop new wave
Length	4:19
Label	Warner Bros. (US) Blanco y Negro (UK)
Songwriter(s)	Gilbert Gabriel Nick Laird-Clowes
Producer(s)	David Gilmour Nick Laird-Clowes George Nicholson
The Dream Academy singles chronology
"Life in a Northern Town" (1985) "The Edge of Forever" (1985)
Music video
"Life in a Northern Town" on YouTube

Track listing

7" single

1. "Life in a Northern Town" – 4:17
2. "Test Tape No. 3" – 5:01

12" single

1. "Life in a Northern Town" (Extended) – 5:19
2. "Test Tape No. 3" – 5:03
3. "Life in a Northern Town" (7" Mix) – 4:14
4. "Poised on the Edge of Forever" – 3:32